The order of the verses may change.

Notes

* Alternate line "C'était un' p'tit' poul' grise" (There was a little grey hen)
**Alternate line "Pour l'enfant qui dort bientôt" (For the child who'll be sleeping soon).

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"L'était" at the beginning of each verse is the colloquial spelling for "Il était".

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Thanks and Acknowledgements

Translated by Monique and Lisa.

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